That's a really good way of looking at all purchases you make, is it the design or the designer you love and if it's just the label, walk away, jmo.
honestly, when it comes to MJ bags, it is the style & look that I truly covet -- I just think MJ really knows how to make "usable" bags! and the materials and details that he adds are just a bonus -- as I said earlier, I do LOVE the style of that light blue suede clutch, but the car on the front just it too much for me (and I can't see paying $1k for a bag that size, even tho I know it's because it's truly a piece of art and not JUST a handbag)